> This is true. Your solutions also illustrate the complexity of the > problem and (I think) illustrate why it is outside the scope of > InstallMgr. If you feel moved to work on this, please do, perhaps basing > work on the gnutella or a similar protocol with existing open source > clients.
Chris, Where do I dig up docs on InstallMgr, and your key management for versions? Config management and distribution nuances need to be designed up front, even if the code is done multi-version. AFAIK existing protocols will not cut it. Since we are talking about a delivery system that in and of itself will not cost money, open source is not a definitive requirement. It may be desireable anyway, but the choice is not forced. The transfer itself can be FTP. What takes work is managing the web of connectivity for files and version keys. Michael > > --Chris > >